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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Supervisor Certification Program- (Thursdays) September 18\, 25\, October 2\, 9\, 16\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nToday’s manufacturing supervisors must have human relation\, conceptual and decision-making skills. Through lectures led by industry experts and hands-on exercises\, the Manufacturing Supervisor Certification Program allows participants to obtain and practice these critical skills.\n\nThe Supervisor Certification curriculum targets first-line supervisors at manufacturing facilities with a comprehensive overview of supervisory principles. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement\, job instruction\, employee relations\, problem-solving\, and effective communication\, the course teaches students the interpersonal strategies to become a productive and respected supervisor. Based on Training Within Industry (TWI) job instruction and job relation programs. TWI is an improvement process that addresses the essential skills needed by supervisors (anyone leading others) and is a means to sustain improvements and achieve standard work. TWI has been successfully applied in hundreds of companies worldwide.\n\n 	Earn both TWI: Job Instruction and TWI: Job Relation Certifications\n 	Reduce turnover of employees\n 	Improve employee morale\n 	Successfully lead a team\n\nLunch will be provided.\n\nThis course is offered by the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)\, hosted by Southwest Research Institute.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Sandra Hawkins at +1 210 522 5865.
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/manufacturing-supervisor-certification-program-thursdays-september-18-25-october-2-9-16-2025/
LOCATION:Southwest Research Institute\, 6220 Culebra Road\, Building 68\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78238\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lean Manufacturing Certification Program (Tuesdays) Oct. 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 & Nov. 4\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis unique program provides companies the opportunity to provide their employees with a strong foundation in the Lean concepts and tools that are used to drive continuous improvement and achieve world-class business performance. A “first-of-its-kind” in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area\, the certification consists of nine “Lean Tools” that can be applied in any business environment (Principles of Lean\, Value Stream Mapping\, 5S Workplace Organization\, Cellular Manufacturing\, Standard Work\, Pull Systems\, Setup Reduction\, Total Productive Maintenance and Kaizen Events and Facilitation). Participants completing the entire series will receive a certificate of completion on Lean Manufacturing. Continuing Education Units will also be available!\n\nLunch will be provided.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Sandra Hawkins.\nCourse Download\nFLYER >
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/lean-manufacturing-certification-program-tuesdays-oct-7-14-21-28-nov-4-2025/
LOCATION:San Marcos Workforce Center\, 4794 Transportation Way\, Building 5\, Suite 500\, San Marcos\, 78666\, United States
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SUMMARY:Metroplex Manufacturing Day
DESCRIPTION:2025 TMAC Metroplex Manufacturing Day isn’t just another campus visit\, it’s a full (electric) throttle\, hands-on\, career-connected experience designed to get students excited about what’s possible in modern manufacturing.\n\nIf you’re an instructor looking to show students how their interests connect to real careers\, this is the event for you. And If you’re a manufacturer\, you’ll see tomorrow’s workforce in action\, meet instructors who are shaping talent\, and learn how to bring the Werk Wagon to your own facility.\n\nWe’re loading up the coolest tech\, the sharpest minds\, and the most useful career exploration tools this side of the shop floor.\n\nJoin the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) and Impact Center Arlington as we bring together students and manufacturers to network and learn about the new innovations that are available in manufacturing careers. Registration is free for attendees!\n\nWhat’s Happening at the Event?\n\n 	The Werk Wagon\nA mobile\, modifiable\, tech-packed training lab that brings automation\, robotics\, and industrial maintenance training directly to your school or facility. Touch it\, walk through it\, picture it pulling up to your parking lot. It’s a full manufacturing classroom on wheels.\n 	Mozee\nExperience a driverless\, electric\, multi-passenger vehicle developed right here in North Texas. Mozee’s a hit with students and manufacturers alike and a great way to show how automation\, AI\, and how software meets the shop floor.\n 	Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County – VR Goggle Experience\nStep into a virtual job site. These headsets let students experience real work environments in manufacturing\, welding\, construction\, and more\, without leaving the event. It’s immersive\, realistic\, and a great way to explore careers they may not have considered.\n 	Lockheed Martin College Work Experience Program (CWEP)\nLearn how students can work with one of the world’s largest aerospace companies. CWEP will show your students how they can launch a career in aerospace and defense while still in school.\n 	University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI)\nFrom robotics to advanced R&D\, UTARI is where high-tech ideas go from whiteboard to working prototype. Their demos show how research and real-world solutions collide.\n\nBreakout Mini-Sessions for Modern Makers\nThese mini-talks feature creators and professionals reshaping manufacturing and community through creativity\, business\, and social impact.\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\n 	Instructors and program leaders at high schools\, CTE centers\, and vocational training schools\n 	STEM educators looking to connect curriculum to real-world careers\n 	Manufacturers who want to meet future hires\, find real workforce training tools\, or just stop saying “skills gap” into the void.\n 	Students interested in technology\, problem-solving\, building things\, or just figuring out what comes next\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n9:30 AM\nDoors\, Vendor Fair & Demos Open\n\n\n10:00 AM\nModern Makers Quick Talks\n\n\n11:00 AM\nModern Makers Quick Talks II\n\n\n12:00 PM\nLunch\nKeynote by Bryan Daniel\, TWC Chairman\n\n\n12:30 PM\nPanel Discussion\nBridging the Gap\n\n\n1:00 PM\nSpeed Job & Apprenticeship Fair\n\n\n2:00 PM\nRaffle & Event Close\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitors and Demos: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsors & Partners
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/metroplex-manufacturing-day/
LOCATION:Impact Center Arlington\, 3120 E Pioneer Pkwy\, Arlington\, T\, 76010\, United States
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